Virginia Field Hockey | No. 3 Virginia Field Hockey Gears up for BIG TEN/ACC Challenge

COLUMBUS, OHIO – The No. 3 Virginia subject hockey staff (1-0, 0-0 ACC) is about to play two matches within the BIG TEN/ACC Challenge in opposition to No.13 Ohio State (2-0, 00 BIG TEN) on Friday (Sept. 5) and No.16 Rutgers (2-0, 00 BIG TEN) on Sunday (Sept. 7) at Buckeye Varsity Field in Columbus, Ohio.

HOW TO WATCH
Live protection of each video games can be broadcast on BIG TEN+. Links to the stay stream and stay stats can be found at VirginiaSports activities.com. Updates can even be posted to the staff’s official Twitter account (@UVAFieldHockey).

Vs. No. 13 Ohio State on Friday at 4 p.m.
Live Stats
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Vs. No.16 Rutgers on Sunday at 11 a.m.
Live Stats
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MATCH NOTES

• All three groups rank within the prime 20 within the NFHCA preseason ballot: No.3 Virginia, No.13 Ohio State, No.16 Rutgers
• All three groups are undefeated coming into the weekend: : No.3 Virginia (1-0), No.13 Ohio State (2-0), No.16 Rutgers (2-0)
• No.13 Ohio State comes off two decisive victories besting Ball State 7-0 and Kent State 9-3
• Freshman Lauren Sloan was named ACC Defensive Player of the Week after a powerful collegiate debut in opposition to No.18 Penn State scoring one aim and contributing one help
• Junior goalkeeper Nilou Lempers recorded 5 saves on the way in which to the Cavaliers 5-1 victory in opposition to No.18 Penn State

ON THE HORIZON
The Cavaliers return residence to host JMU for Youth Day on Sunday, Sept.14 (1 p.m.). Admission is free for all common season contests at Turf Field.